Berlin University opens the first purely vegan canteen, which is being built in the capital’s Technical University. The student union announced that the facility would officially begin operations on 23 April. Due to the increasing demand for vegan alternatives in the canteen over the past few years, a 100% plant-based location was called for.
Berlin Universities to Drop 96% of Meat on Canteen Menus For Climate Harm Reduction
In response to popular demand from students, canteen meals in Berlin are becoming even more climate-friendly. According to dpa, a meat-free Monday is planned, as well as a general expansion of the range of vegetarian and vegan dishes from the coming winter semester. “The new nutritional concept was developed in particular because students have repeatedly approached us with the wish to make the food on offer in the dining halls even more climate-friendly,” explains Daniela Kummle from the Studierendenwerk. In the future, vegetarian and vegan options will make up the majority of the menu in Berlin’s canteens, with only about four per cent of the menu consisting of meat or fish. According to Kummle, the city’s refectories have been offering a so-called vegan climate meal …